Government and Community Leaders Support

“Organizations like Hunger at Home are the solution to ending hunger in our local communities and across the United States. Silicon Valley is one of the wealthiest regions in the nation, yet 44% of children living in Santa Clara County suffer from hunger and 1 in 4 Bay Area children live below the poverty line. The situations of the children that make up these statistics are exacerbated by low-income neighborhoods without grocery stores with fresh fruit and vegetables at affordable prices. Hunger at Home plays a pivotal role in identifying these individuals and removing obstacles that often prevent them from receiving aid.”– Sam Liccardo, Mayor of San Jose

“As Vice Mayor of the City of San Jose, I see and hear the concerns of our residents on a daily basis. We must work together to combat this issue and bring roofs over the heads of each and every person. No one should have to sleep on the streets or worry about where their next meal will come from. I am honored to support the great work at Hunger at Home in linking our hospitality community with our charitable agencies.”– Rose Herrera, Vice Mayor, District 8

“Since 2014, this exceptional organization has provided up to 1.9 million meals* to San Jose residents suffering from hunger, homelessness, and malnutrition. Hunger at Home’s proactive approach in providing services to those in need has helped the City of San Jose at a time when the cost of housing and homelessness is at an all-time high.”– Raul Peralez, Councilmember, District 3

“The commitment and dedication that Hunger at Home demonstrates to those in need is admirable. They have done an extraordinary job of partnering with business, nonprofits, and charities to catalyzing resources to provide more support to those in need. They have been able to achieve so much in such a short amount of time and with so little.”– Charles “Chappie” Jones, Councilmember, District 1

“Through their donated meals, Hunger at Home works to provide healthy meals to those who would have otherwise been eating cheap and unhealthy food or not eating at all. I commend Hunger at Home for their ongoing work towards providing resources, education, and healthy meals to those who need them most, and I am thankful that they have chosen our community as their community.”– Johnny Khamis, Councilmember

“I am honored to support the great work of Hunger at Home. The strides this organization has made matching food-donor organizations to hunger-charity partners, while raising awareness of the challenges many in our community are enduring has been incredible. We all need Hunger at Home to continue its important work, and to grow.”– Tam Nguyen, Councilmember, District 7

“Despite a growing economy and the impression of wealth and prosperity often associated with Silicon Valley, more than 200,000 people living in Santa Clara County are currently facing food insecurity. It is imperative in today’s world to increase access to resources for all and connect excess foods to communities in need.”– Ash Kalra, Councilmember, District 2

“This organization links our hospitality industry with local charitable agencies to provide surplus food and supplies to our community’s hungry and homeless. In addition to meals, Hunger at Home undertakes the procurement and distribution of supplies such as flatware, dishes, bedding, appliances and gym equipment to further serve those in need. I fully support the work of Hunger at Home.”– Jim Beall, Senator, 15th District